Newcastle sign Joelinton for club record fee
Newcastle United have signed Brazilian striker Joelinton for a club-record £40m from Hoffenheim on a six-year deal.
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Soccer
Ronaldo avoids prosecution over rape allegation
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not face prosecution for an alleged rape in Las Vegas in 2009. He avoids standing trial as teh allegations “cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt”.
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Freak goal sees Algeria down Senegal to win Africa Cup of Nations
A freak early goal from Baghdad Bounedjah saw Algeria crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions. The Fennecs early strike was enough to crush the hearts of Senegal.
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Juventus sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax for €75m
Juventus have confirmed the signing of 19 year old Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt for €75 million.
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Nigeria see off Tunisia to finish third
Nigeria saw off Tunisia to finish in third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. Odion Ighalo scored his fifth goal of the tournament as the Super Eagles downed the Eagles of Carthage.
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